Kings of Macedon. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Philip III Arrhidaeus...
Kings of Macedon. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Philip III Arrhidaeus 323-317 BC.
Bronze Æ
14 mm, 2,63 g
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Horseman riding right; c/m: kerykeion in incuse circle.
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Philipp III Arrhidaios became King of Macedonia from 323 to 317 BC after the death of Alexander the Great. Believed to be mentally unwell, his reign was mostly symbolic, controlled by powerful generals. Despite being considered a possible rival, there is questionable evidence that he was poisoned by Alexander's mother, Olympias. He was used as a political pawn, with Alexander safeguarding him during campaigns to prevent him from being used against the throne. After Alexander's death, Arrhidaios was chosen as king in a succession dispute, while Alexander's infant son was also crowned. He married Eurydike, a union manipulated by political forces. During the Diadochi Wars, various regents held power over him. In 317 BC, he was captured and later executed, marking the end of his reign.
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Kings of Macedon. Uncertain mint in Macedon. Philip III Arrhidaeus 323-317 BC.
Bronze Æ
14 mm, 2,63 g
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / Horseman riding right; c/m: kerykeion in incuse circle.
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Price P2.
Philipp III Arrhidaios became King of Macedonia from 323 to 317 BC after the death of Alexander the Great. Believed to be mentally unwell, his reign was mostly symbolic, controlled by powerful generals. Despite being considered a possible rival, there is questionable evidence that he was poisoned by Alexander's mother, Olympias. He was used as a political pawn, with Alexander safeguarding him during campaigns to prevent him from being used against the throne. After Alexander's death, Arrhidaios was chosen as king in a succession dispute, while Alexander's infant son was also crowned. He married Eurydike, a union manipulated by political forces. During the Diadochi Wars, various regents held power over him. In 317 BC, he was captured and later executed, marking the end of his reign.
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